What is Youtube VPN, and why is it trending?Posted on Updated October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Vlad Youtube is, by far, one of the most popular websites. Since its purpose is to give voice to everyone interested in making a statement, Youtube became the perfect tool for artists to show off their work and, lately, for vloggers to speak their minds out. Similar to BBC iPlayer, Netflix, or Spotify, Youtube is not […]
How to set up L2TP VPN on Mac – Options and alternativesPosted on Updated October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Vlad This short tutorial shows how to set up an L2TP VPN connection on your Mac. It also explains the available L2TP authentication options, how to manually set L2TP VPN on Mac, and what alternatives you may consider.
Can a VPN increase Internet speed? Sometimes, yes!Posted on Updated October 20, 2020October 6, 2020 by Vlad One of the most common questions regarding VPN usage is: Can a VPN increase Internet speed? Yes, it can, but most of the time, it won’t. I am going to explain when, why, and how it is possible. By construction, a VPN uses encryption to secure the data transfer, and the encryption/decryption process takes time. […]
Is Wireguard faster than OpenVPN? We tested 114 VPN servers.Posted on Updated September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by Vlad One question regarding WireGuard seems to be more prominent than others: is WireGuard faster than OpenVPN? We answered it by performing more than 100 VPN tests using 5 different VPN providers. WireGuard seems to be the future of VPN protocols due to its simplicity and performance. Several VPN providers were involved in testing and supporting […]
How to set up PPTP VPN on Windows 10. Manual setup, use a VPN app, or set it up on the router.Posted on Updated October 26, 2020September 7, 2020 by Vlad This short tutorial helps you set up PPTP VPN on Windows 10 devices. It also explains why PPTP is no longer considered a safe VPN protocol, how to set PPTP up on your Windows machine, and what alternatives you should consider.
What is a VPN for China and how does it help you catapult over the Great Firewall?Posted on Updated October 20, 2020August 18, 2020 by Vlad Close your eyes! Imagine a field of flowers, the birds chirping, the warm air gently touching your face, the sun spoiling your skin, and the crickets jumping around through the raw-green grass. And then you’re suddenly in the shadow of something big. That, my friend, is the Great Firewall of China, holding China’s residents in […]
How to set up VPN split tunneling on MacPosted on Updated October 16, 2020August 13, 2020 by Vlad This short tutorial explains how to set up and use VPN split tunneling on Mac. It also explains why to use split tunneling on macOS, presents the available options, and lists VPN client apps that offer access to this feature. How to set up split tunneling on macOS [Summary] Setting up VPN split tunneling on […]
Complete list of WireGuard VPN providers [September 2020]Posted on Updated October 12, 2020August 4, 2020 by Vlad The goal of this article is to list (almost) all WireGuard VPN providers and present their approach toward offering access to the WireGuard protocol. WireGuard seems to be the future of VPN protocols due to its simplicity and performances. Several VPN providers were involved in testing and supported the development of WireGuard in the last […]
What is Kill Switch and why it is a must-have VPN feature?Posted on Updated September 23, 2020July 21, 2020 by Vlad Sometimes we need a little magic, don’t we? A magic wand, an enchanted switch, or Harry Potter’s invisible cloak would prove to be more than helpful for turning invisible when you have a really bad hair day, for completing your tasks as fast as a ”hocus pocus”, or for avoiding unpleasant situations in a blink […]
How to install and use WireGuard on iOS. Step-by-step tutorial.Posted on Updated October 8, 2020July 16, 2020 by Vlad Looking to use WireGuard on iOS? You may get started easily by installing the WireGuard iOS client or by using a VPN app from a service that offers access to the WireGuard protocol. WireGuard iOS setup [Summary] Using WireGuard on iOS devices is simple as it consists of installing an app and, in the case […]
